The Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network

Laredo ADDM Site

The Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network is a program that is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) since 2000. The main objective of this program is to collaboratively work with ADDM funded sites to collect data that will help to better understand the number and characteristics of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities (DDs) within various communities throughout the United States.

The City of Laredo ADDM site is one of 5 new sites that have been added to the ADDM Network. This makes a total of 16 sites across the United States. Our team with the Laredo Public Health Department is excited to contribute to this effort by finding the prevalence of ASD and other developmental disabilities of 4, 8, and 16-year-old children in south Texas. The purpose is to:

• Determine the prevalence of ASD and other DDs
• Provide information on early ASD identification, including the age of diagnosis and evaluations, and the characteristics of children with ASD
• Educate and outreach to increase the awareness and support of those in our community with ASD

With this information efforts can be made to develop policies and programs, enhance infrastructure for diagnosis and detection, treatment, and linking to services. The data from our local site can inform our providers, educators, policymakers, and citizens about services, rally up support and improve health equity for the children and their families with ASD in our community. For more information: Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network | CDC

Family Supports and Community Resources - Children and Young Adults with Special Healthcare Needs

At the Laredo Public Health Department, FSCR helps refer families of children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) to relevant state programs to enhance the health, well-being, and overall quality of life for these individuals. For more information visit: Family Supports and Community Resources - Children and Young Adults with Special Healthcare Needs | Laredo, TX (cityoflaredo.com) or call (956) 795-4926.

Blue Ribbon Committee for People with Disabilities

Open to all community members to serve as advocates for those in our community with disabilities by promoting awareness, education and securing resources for their physiological, psychological and social well-being. As a Blue Ribbon Committee, we also have the responsibility to provide guidance and serve as consultants to the City of Laredo officials regarding issues affecting people with disabilities.

Monthly on the Third Wednesday

Location: Administration Building, Second Floor, Laredo Public Health Department, 2600 Cedar Ave, Laredo, TX

*dates subject to change – for more information call (956) 795-4900*

CDC’s Milestone Tracker App

Contact Information

If you have any questions about our ADDM site or are seeking to contribute to this important work, please contact the team at (956) 727-6968, addm@ci.laredo.tx.us, or visit us at the City of Laredo Health Department.